Form 4: AeroVironment CFO Sells Shares Under 10b5-1 Plan

AeroVironment Inc.'s CFO, Kevin Patrick McDonnell, sold 513 shares of common stock for a weighted average price of $331.46 per share under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan.

Summary

• Kevin Patrick McDonnell, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of AeroVironment Inc. (AVAV), reported a transaction involving the company's common stock.
• On November 10, 2025, Mr. McDonnell disposed of 513 shares of common stock.
• The shares were sold at a weighted average price of $331.46 per share, with individual sales occurring within a price range of $324.34 to $340.15.
• This transaction was executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, which was adopted by the McDonnell Moore Living Trust on July 11, 2025.
• Following this transaction, Mr. McDonnell directly beneficially owns 4,845 shares of common stock.
• Additionally, 18,811 shares are indirectly beneficially owned through the McDonnell Moore Living Trust, of which Mr. McDonnell is a trustee. He disclaims beneficial ownership of any securities in which he does not have a pecuniary interest.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing is a routine disclosure of an insider stock sale executed under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan, which is generally considered neutral in terms of company sentiment as it's often for personal financial planning.

Industry Context

This filing is a standard disclosure of an insider transaction and does not provide broader industry context or trends. It reflects an individual executive's personal financial planning rather than a company-wide strategic move.

Related Party Transactions

• The transaction was executed by the McDonnell Moore Living Trust, of which Mr. McDonnell is a trustee. Mr. McDonnell disclaims beneficial ownership of any securities in which he does not have a pecuniary interest.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding insider stock holdings and transactions, which can inform investment decisions, though sales under 10b5-1 plans are typically less indicative of management's immediate outlook.

Key Dates

Keywords

AeroVironment, AVAV, Kevin Patrick McDonnell, CFO, Insider Trading, Form 4, Stock Sale, 10b5-1 Plan, Equity Transaction